Crime News

Updated April 22, 2026 · 1:31 PM UTC

Track crypto crime news, investigations, arrests, laundering cases, sanctions breaches, and law enforcement activity across digital assets.

Stories 761 in this category

Coverage footprint 3.1% of all CryptoSlate stories

Stablecoins

Shenzhen warns citizens of investment scams using stablecoins

Local authorities alert residents to beware of fraudsters using stablecoins as a front for pyramid schemes.

10 months ago

Hacks

Hackers steal $140M from Brazilian central bank reserve accounts via partner breach

According to sources who prefer to remain anonymous, the hackers are having issues to buy crypto via Brazilian OTC desks.

10 months ago

People

North Korean IT workers earned $17M this year with some funds coming from Circle accounts

North Korean IT workers breach crypto security, spotlight US exchanges and stablecoin usage.

10 months ago

Hacks

Pepe meme creator’s NFT projects hit for $1 million as contract hijackers drain collections

The stolen funds from the ChainSaw collections remain idle, while most Favrr proceeds have already passed through Gate.io and several nested services.

10 months ago

Hacks

Crypto heists reach $2.1B so far in 2025 as state-backed hackers ramp up attacks

Major attacks exploit infrastructure gaps, with stolen private keys among top methods in rising crypto thefts.

10 months ago

Crime

Coinbase and Tether backed sting helps Secret Service freeze $225M from crypto scammers

Coinbase's blockchain tracing aids in historic Secret Service crypto seizure.

10 months ago

Crime

Dark market activity on Telegram persists despite $27B Huione ban – Elliptic

Merchants immediately moved to Tudou Guarantee, a rival in which Huione owns a 30% stake.

10 months ago

Crime

You’re Hired! North Korea’s new crypto scam starts with a job offer

Fake recruiters, deepfake bosses, real stolen crypto: Inside North Korea’s newest heist.

10 months ago

Crime

North Korea’s hackers could have laundered as much as $1.5 billion in stolen crypto

Seucirty researches believe North Korea funneled billions in stolen crypto through sophisticated laundering schemes, sidestepping international sanctions.

10 months ago